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Mechanicsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
464 Population 1,406/sq mi density
$63,942 Median Income $33,333 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $120,751 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,942 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $914/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mechanicsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,942
15% below
$33,333 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
64% below
Zillow: $120,751
Median Rent
$914/mo
21% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
692/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Mechanicsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mechanicsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
36%
Rent
79%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mechanicsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mechanicsville residents earn a median household income of $63,942 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,333. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mechanicsville is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,751. Median rent is $914/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Mechanicsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 692/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Mechanicsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mechanicsville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population464
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,406/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,942
Per Capita$33,333
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$914
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$120,751
Housing Units201
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property692/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation860 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Mechanicsville was founded in 1914.
The median home in Mechanicsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.